This May Day arrives as many workers in Oregon struggle just to get paid for their labor.
Worker Power
The power of organized labor has brought us weekends, sick leave, and the minimum wage. However, worker power has decreased during decades of attacks by corporate interests and neglect by the federal government. Increasing the strength of workers is vital to making the economy work for everyone.
Worker Power
The power of organized labor has brought us weekends, sick leave, and the minimum wage. However, worker power has decreased during decades of attacks by corporate interests and neglect by the federal government. Increasing the strength of workers is vital to making the economy work for everyone.
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By several measures, Oregon’s economy is strong. Oregon ranks sixth among all states in terms of economic growth since 2001,
Oregon must take action to protect workers from wage theft, as it harms workers, their communities, honest businesses, and the
The long-term decline in union representation in Oregon has contributed to the rise in income inequality, which now stands near
You didn’t get paid overtime. Your boss forced you to work off the clock before or after your shift. Your
Among all industries in Oregon, the construction industry is one of the most fraught with wage theft. Many construction workers
About one out of seven jobs in Oregon are state or local government jobs — a slightly lower ratio than
May Day, for some Americans, is a celebration of spring’s arrival, replete with bright flowers and maypoles. But for many
Oregon’s economic success is undeniable. Oregon ranks third among states in terms of economic growth since 2001 and Oregon workers
The failure of employers to pay workers the wages they have earned harms families and the public. It increases poverty,
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